Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and facilitate leadership development initiatives, workshops, retreats, and trainings for student leaders and governing boards.
• Provide developmental advising to undergraduate student clubs and organizations across Columbia College and SEAS, covering areas such as organizational leadership, conflict navigation, and ethical leadership.
• Support the growth and sustainability of student organizations through leadership coaching, strategic planning, and officer transition mentorship.
• Guide student organizations in navigating University policies, procedures, and budget management.
• Manage and develop student organization operations using systems like Campus Groups, including creating training materials and resources.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as Facilities, Public Safety, and University Event Management to support student activities.
• Participate in key student life initiatives including New Student Orientation, homecoming, and commencement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• 2-4 years of related professional experience.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of student development theory, leadership development theory, multiculturalism, and community building.
• Ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours, as well as overnight travel for off-campus retreats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, or a related field.
• 4 or more years of experience developing and facilitating training and workshops.
• Experience working with high-touch student organizations.
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of experiential learning in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an urban setting with a diverse student population.

About the Company

Columbia University Undergraduate Student Life (USL) fosters student growth, belonging, leadership, and community beyond the classroom for students across Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.